Author: Paolo Ciri
Publisher: Lampi di stampa
ISBN: 8848814174
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This book is about the fabulous sixties and what racing - and life in general -were like in those days. It spans the entire career of Remo Venturi, five-time Italian champion and twice runner-up in the world championship, along with the many anecdotes involved.
Remo Venturi and the Golden Age of Motorcycle Racing
Author: Paolo Ciri
Publisher: Lampi di stampa
ISBN: 8848814174
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This book is about the fabulous sixties and what racing - and life in general -were like in those days. It spans the entire career of Remo Venturi, five-time Italian champion and twice runner-up in the world championship, along with the many anecdotes involved.
Publisher: Lampi di stampa
ISBN: 8848814174
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This book is about the fabulous sixties and what racing - and life in general -were like in those days. It spans the entire career of Remo Venturi, five-time Italian champion and twice runner-up in the world championship, along with the many anecdotes involved.
Racing Line
Author: Bob Guntrip
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 178711337X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
Racing Line is the story of big-bike racing in Britain during the 1960s - when the British racing single reached its peak; when exciting racing unfolded at circuits across the land every summer; and when Britain took its last great generation of riding talent and engineering skill to the world.
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 178711337X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
Racing Line is the story of big-bike racing in Britain during the 1960s - when the British racing single reached its peak; when exciting racing unfolded at circuits across the land every summer; and when Britain took its last great generation of riding talent and engineering skill to the world.
The Illustrated History of Moto GP
Author: Michael Scott
Publisher: Welbeck
ISBN: 1787397866
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
This illustrated history jam packed with more than 150 stunning photographs celebrates high performance motorbike racing since the start of the world championship in 1949.The daring exploits of motorcycle race legends Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Casey Stoner and John Surtees are all gloriously celebrated in Moto GP: The Illustrated History. Each racing decade is dissected and discussed, as are the big incidents, top personalities and technological innovations. To complete the book, motorcycle racing's greatest names – including John Surtees, Giacomo Agostini, Kenny Roberts, Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner and young phenom Marc Marquez – provide exclusive personal insights and accounts of what it is like to race at speeds of 180mph. Moto GP: The Illustrated History is a unique book which brilliantly conveys the exhilarating spirit of this popular sport.
Publisher: Welbeck
ISBN: 1787397866
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
This illustrated history jam packed with more than 150 stunning photographs celebrates high performance motorbike racing since the start of the world championship in 1949.The daring exploits of motorcycle race legends Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Casey Stoner and John Surtees are all gloriously celebrated in Moto GP: The Illustrated History. Each racing decade is dissected and discussed, as are the big incidents, top personalities and technological innovations. To complete the book, motorcycle racing's greatest names – including John Surtees, Giacomo Agostini, Kenny Roberts, Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner and young phenom Marc Marquez – provide exclusive personal insights and accounts of what it is like to race at speeds of 180mph. Moto GP: The Illustrated History is a unique book which brilliantly conveys the exhilarating spirit of this popular sport.
Biography of an Industrial Town
Author: Alessandro Portelli
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319508989
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
A pioneering work in oral history, this book tells the story of the rise and fall of the industrial revolution and the apogee and crisis of the labor movement through an oral history of Terni, a steel town in Central Italy and the seat of the first large industrial enterprise in Italy. This story is told through a combination of stories, songs, myths and memories from over 200 voices of five generations, woven with a wealth of archival material.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319508989
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
A pioneering work in oral history, this book tells the story of the rise and fall of the industrial revolution and the apogee and crisis of the labor movement through an oral history of Terni, a steel town in Central Italy and the seat of the first large industrial enterprise in Italy. This story is told through a combination of stories, songs, myths and memories from over 200 voices of five generations, woven with a wealth of archival material.
Ride It!
Author: Jim Swift
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Motor Sport
Author: G. N. Georgano
Publisher: Michael Joseph
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 630
Book Description
Publisher: Michael Joseph
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 630
Book Description
Grand National: America's Golden Age of Motorcycle Racing
Author: Joe Scalzo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610609425
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
An examination of the American Motorcyclist Association's Grand National series, one of the most unique, challenging and exciting motorcycle racing series' on the planet.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610609425
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
An examination of the American Motorcyclist Association's Grand National series, one of the most unique, challenging and exciting motorcycle racing series' on the planet.
The Italians: History, Art, and the Genius of a People
Author: John Julius Norwich
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781015546691
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781015546691
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Tonino Valerii
Author: Roberto Curti
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476626189
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Tonino Valerii is one of Italy's best genre film directors. Starting out as Sergio Leone's assistant on For a Few Dollars More (1965), he went on to direct spaghetti westerns that stand out among the most accomplished in their class--Day of Anger (1967), The Price of Power (1969), A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die! (1972) and My Name Is Nobody (1973). He also directed the outstanding giallo My Dear Killer (1972). This book examines Valerii's life and career in depth for the first time, with exclusive interviews with the filmmaker, scriptwriters and actors, and critical analysis of his films.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476626189
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Tonino Valerii is one of Italy's best genre film directors. Starting out as Sergio Leone's assistant on For a Few Dollars More (1965), he went on to direct spaghetti westerns that stand out among the most accomplished in their class--Day of Anger (1967), The Price of Power (1969), A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die! (1972) and My Name Is Nobody (1973). He also directed the outstanding giallo My Dear Killer (1972). This book examines Valerii's life and career in depth for the first time, with exclusive interviews with the filmmaker, scriptwriters and actors, and critical analysis of his films.
The Golden Age of the American Racing Car
Author: Griffith Borgeson
Publisher: SAE International
ISBN: 0768046831
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
A best seller and winner of the Antique Automobile Club of America's prestigious Thomas McKean Award.The Golden Age of the American Racing Car emphasizes the human side of racing history, offering insight into the men who shaped the golden age. Covering a period of time from the 1910s through the 1930s, the book describes the historical development of race car technology and presents fascinating information on race courses, designers, builders, drivers, and events. Racing pioneers covered include: Fred Duesenberg, Louis Chevrolet, Harry Miller, Leo Goossen, and Fred Offenhauser.
Publisher: SAE International
ISBN: 0768046831
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
A best seller and winner of the Antique Automobile Club of America's prestigious Thomas McKean Award.The Golden Age of the American Racing Car emphasizes the human side of racing history, offering insight into the men who shaped the golden age. Covering a period of time from the 1910s through the 1930s, the book describes the historical development of race car technology and presents fascinating information on race courses, designers, builders, drivers, and events. Racing pioneers covered include: Fred Duesenberg, Louis Chevrolet, Harry Miller, Leo Goossen, and Fred Offenhauser.